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Giving Back

Skyline Donates Roof to Injured Army Veteran

North Carolina project aids wounded veteran

April 2, 2026

A North Carolina contractor and partners provided a free roof to an Army veteran injured in Afghanistan, highlighting industry collaboration and ongoing support for service members.

Solar Roofing

Residential Solar Growth Raises Snow Safety Concerns

Experts urge planning for snow retention risks

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 1, 2026

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Rising rooftop solar adoption is increasing snow and ice hazards, prompting industry calls for better planning and snow retention systems in cold-weather regions.

Roofing at Scale

How Best Choice Roofing Is Scaling AI Across 80 Locations

The national roofing giant is standardizing its operations as it pushes toward $350M in annual revenue.

Tanja Kern

March 31, 2026

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One billion shingles installed. Now, Best Choice Roofing wants to cut every inefficiency that comes next.

Technology News

Contractor AI Adoption Surges in 2026, Report Finds

Survey of 1,000+ construction leaders shows firms moving past experimentation as AI takes hold in cost estimation, bid management and project planning.

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 30, 2026

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A new industry report shows AI use rising among contractors, with firms leveraging technology to manage costs, improve margins and streamline operations.

Roof Rejuvenation

Roof Resurfacing Service Launches in Pennsylvania

Liqua-Roof adds a bonded granule layer intended to improve durability and weather resistance.

Tanja Kern

March 30, 2026

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A new service in Pittsburgh aims to extend roof life through resurfacing, offering homeowners a lower-cost alternative to full replacement and reducing construction waste.

Awards News

Everlight Solar Wins Bravas Award in Madison Vote

Community voting recognizes solar company

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 27, 2026

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Everlight Solar was named a Gold Winner in the 2026 Bravas Raves & Faves Awards, reflecting strong community support from Madison, Wisconsin residents.

Extreme Weather

AccuWeather Forecast Predicts Busy Hurricane Season for Roofers

AccuWeather forecasts 3-5 direct storm impacts on the U.S. during Atlantic hurricane season with El Niño developing during peak.

Art Aisner

March 25, 2026

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AccuWeather hurricane forecast: A wild storm season awaits.

Live from IRE 2026

Digital Marketing Is Now Roofing’s Baseline

Poncho Serrano outlines why contractors must embrace multi-platform marketing, consistency and organic content to stay competitive in 2026.

Jill Bloom

Tanja Kern

March 25, 2026

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Marketing expert Poncho Serrano explains why roofing contractors must embrace multi-platform visibility, consistent content and organic strategy to compete in 2026. Learn how AI fits in—and why being “everywhere” online is no longer optional.

Rethinking Roof Resilience: How HailGuard™ Shingles Aim to Shift the Conversation on Hail Protection

As hail losses climb nationwide, roofing innovation is evolving. HailGuard™ shingles introduce a warranty-backed system designed to help homeowners manage storm risk and potentially reduce long-term financial exposure.†

March 23, 2026

As hail losses climb nationwide, roofing innovation is evolving. HailGuard™ shingles introduce a warranty-backed system designed to help homeowners manage storm risk and potentially reduce long-term financial exposure.^†